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Admiration and motivation: key factors in managing PTSD among firefighters
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents a significant challenge for firefighters. While research suggests that admiration may have a positive...
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Association between organophosphorus insecticides exposure and osteoarthritis in patients with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
BackgroundOrganic phosphorus insecticides (OPPs) are a class of environmental pollutants widely used worldwide with potential human health risks. We...
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Intracranial dissemination of Klebsiella pneumoniae originating from pulmonary infection: a case report
BackgroundMetastatic brain abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are extremely rare but life-threatening conditions. To depict a unique case of...
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Characterization of obesity-related diseases and inflammation using single cell immunophenoty** in two different diet-induced obesity models
BackgroundObesity is a growing problem worldwide and a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. The accumulation of adipose tissue leads to the...
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Hemostasis and complement in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: clinical significance of two interactive systems
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) represents a curative treatment option for certain malignant and nonmalignant hematological diseases....
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Detection and disclosure of workplace mental health challenges: an exploratory study from India
Workplace mental health challenges have emerged as a significant concern post-pandemic. Despite this, the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness...
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Combined theoretical and experimental approaches for bacterial aggregation studies towards the improvement of bioremediation processes
Bacterial aggregation process is usually considered as a step prior to adhesion to a surface for the biofilm establishment. However, the formation of...
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Infertility as Trauma: Understanding the Lived Experience of Involuntary Childlessness
Infertility, to those who are affected by it, is much more than whether one manages (or not) to have a child: it can be a traumatizing experience....
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Evaluation of phenanthrene degradation in seawater by an isolated bacterial consortium from the Gulf of Mexico
Phenanthrene is one of the components of the crude oil and the Gulf of Mexico's coastline region pose a high risk of oil spills. Since bacteria can...
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Impact of secondhand smoke on air quality in partially enclosed outdoor hospitality venues: a review
BackgroundSmoking is a leading cause of premature mortality and morbidity globally. The pollutants generated from smoke are not only harmful to...
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Spirituality, Religiosity, Caring Behavior, Spiritual Care, and Personalized Care Among Student Nurses: A Descriptive Correlational Study in the Philippines
This study sought to determine the student nurses’ spirituality, religiosity, caring behavior, spiritual care, and personalized care. Further, it...
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Beyond Belief and Practice: An Exploratory Literature Review and Discussion of the Differential Impact of Spirituality and Religiosity on Mental Health Disorders
The relationship between spirituality and religiosity and their impact on mental health is intricate and underexplored. This exploratory review aims...
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Doing a double take: when transthoracic echocardiography fails for mitral valve annuloplasty ring endocarditis with Streptococcus pyogenes: a case report
BackgroundThis case highlights several complications of a late and rare presentation of culture-negative Streptococcus pyogenes endocarditis of a...
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Innovative approaches in discussions of diabetes among healthcare sector actors in Germany
The dramatic growth in the rate of diabetes prompts serious debates about awareness, early diagnosis, and care interventions. This Viewpoint aims to...
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Distribution and transformation of potentially toxic elements in cracks under coal mining disturbance in farmland
The ground cracks resulting from coal mining activities induce alterations in the physical and chemical characteristics of soil. However, limited...
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Plastics and plastic-bound toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from Sri Lanka
This study examined plastics and toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from various regions in Sri Lanka. Plastics were extracted using...
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Health and environmental risk assessment of mercury in outdoor and indoor dust in artisanal and small-scale gold mining area in Amansie-west district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Mercury (Hg) pollution around artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) areas has been of much concern. Many studies have reported elevated Hg...
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Effective removal of chromium by adsorption using Delonix regia bark derived activated carbon from aqueous solution: a sustainable approach
This study introduces a new biosorbent derived from Delonix regia bark-activated carbon to efficiently remove Chromium Cr(VI) metal ions from aqueous...
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Young People’s Barriers and Facilitators of Engagement with Web-Based Mental Health Interventions for Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Study
BackgroundThe prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms in young people have increased in many countries around the world. Web-based mental...
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Social costs associated with fibromyalgia in Spain
BackgroundFibromyalgia is a chronic rheumatic disease of unknown aetiology, highly disabling and mainly affecting women. The aim of our work is to...
